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Sr. Administrative Associate, Analytical Research & Development - Hybrid

Merck

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Sep 25, 2025
Rahway, NJ, US
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The Associate Vice President of Analytical Enabling Capabilities in our company's Research Labs has an opening for a Sr. Associate, Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support in a fast-paced, complex work environment.

Requirements

  • Advanced computer skills using Office 365 (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Concur)
  • Digitally savvy with intellectual curiosity to learn more in the digital space
  • Ability to handle and prioritize a large number of simultaneous assignments
  • Demonstrated experience scheduling and coordinating complex, multi-leg domestic and international travel and processing Visa/Passport Applications
  • Event planning/coordination experience
  • Extraordinary attention to detail and handling of confidential/sensitive information
  • Proficiency with SAP, Workday, Ariba or related software programs preferred

Responsibilities

  • Administrative support to include extensive calendar management, meeting management (including meetings with external colleagues), phone coverage, processing expense reports, coordinating travel and updating weekly schedules.
  • Work requires the coordination and performance of multiple tasks and technical skills related to work assignments.
  • Coordination of work and tasks will require the individual to work well with colleagues across sites and time zones.
  • Interact with team colleagues and understand administrative interdependencies in work.
  • A working knowledge of the priorities of the team and company policies, which allows for an efficiently run department and a focus on key aspects of work.
  • Produces/completes various work assignments requiring advanced analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.
  • Communication skills must be at a level to effectively interact with our company's executives and their assistants as well as internal/external clients both on-site and remotely to maintain relations.

Other

  • Candidates must have an interest in and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, complex work environment.
  • The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and polished professional capable of prioritizing work, demonstrating exceptional organizational and proactive problem-solving skills, professional communication skills, flexibility and teamwork as well experience navigating across an enterprise to access resources and solutions as needed.
  • May coordinate special projects within the division/area.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Minimum of (10) years Administrative Assistant experience